"GCI is dedicated to providing the best wireless service to our customers in Bethel and across Alaska. Increased speeds provided by these upgrades will allow GCI customers with existing data plans to have an improved experience right away," said GCI Senior Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Services Paul Landes.

Nearby villages to be upgraded to 3G services later this year include: Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiachak, Kewthluk, Atmautluak, Kasigluk, Nunapitchuk, Napaskiak and Napakiak. For a detailed map of GCI wireless coverage in Alaska, visit http://www.gci.com/wireless/coverage.

GCI is the largest Alaska-based and operated integrated telecommunications provider offering voice, data and video services statewide. Learn more about GCI at www.gci.com/about.